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Naniwa and Team Dignitas Part Ways - Page 24

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Novalisk
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Israel1818 Posts
September 20 2011 16:43 GMT
#461
Maybe that means Dignitas will add someone a little more mature to their roster.
/commercial
hTRen
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada55 Posts
September 20 2011 16:43 GMT
#462
coL.MVP is the most logical decision.

Regardless, best of luck to NaNi and Dignitas.

NaNiwa hwaiting!

Dignitas hwaiting!

:D
ptrpb
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada753 Posts
September 20 2011 16:44 GMT
#463
On September 21 2011 01:39 gehgrfhgrh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:33 Striding Strider wrote:
His gonna join a Korean team. 100%.


No HE IS not. Korean teams have no money and NaNi woudn't leave Dignitas if it wasn't about the money.

Think about it for a second, what does NaNiwa gain from a Korean team?
+Solid practice structure
+Higher level practice partners
+Shelter in Korea and access to the Korean ladder
-Less pay

Given that he's explicitly said many times that he wants to stay in Korea and he wants to be the best, what option looks more likely?
MBAACC | SG | shit at fighting games
MiLesRP
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany68 Posts
September 20 2011 16:44 GMT
#464
I honestly don't think NaNiwa is all about the money, at least he never really appeared to be. He always said he wants to be the best at this game and I think he might have realized that its only going to happen if you stay with a Korean team. I know its wrong to judge people from the looks but the way Naniwa presented himself in the past gave me the impression that hes just someone really passionate about the game and not driven by money, at least not in the first place. I could be wrong but I think we will see him join a Korean team pretty soon and I wish him the best of luck that he'll eventually achieve everything he pursues!
phyre112
Profile Joined August 2009
United States3090 Posts
September 20 2011 16:44 GMT
#465
On September 21 2011 01:35 Bladgrim wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:33 Striding Strider wrote:
His gonna join a Korean team. 100%.


Or, more likely, I think, a foreign team with a partnership with a Korean team (Liquid/coL).


I think I'd like to see him with FXO (or FXOKorea). They definitely have the means to support a talented player, and the dedication to being in the korean scene to keep him around. If they're maintaining two team houses, I don't know how big they're looking to get... But Nani would make a nice addition to OZ/Choya on their protoss lineup.

It might be nice to see him go oGs; MC hasn't been quite as fierce in recent months, and the team is shallow enough that we could really see nani shine there... plus there's the liquid partnership. Liquid'Nani or oGsNaniwa would be pretty baller. If he's going to go to an ALL Korean team, I want to see him on TSL though. They're so small, but there's not a guy on the team where you don't say "oh, yeah, he's pretty damn good" (except the two zergs I've never seen play) and Nani would benefit, imo, from some of the play styles those players exhibit.
moofang
Profile Joined June 2011
508 Posts
September 20 2011 16:44 GMT
#466
Shame, I somehow kinda liked Naniwa in Dignitas.

So... since there's no mysterious countdown timer and disturbing twisted audio clips being released in time increments, can we safely conclude that it isn't EG this time?
HackBenjamin
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1094 Posts
September 20 2011 16:44 GMT
#467
On September 21 2011 01:43 Novalisk wrote:
Maybe that means Dignitas will add someone a little more mature to their roster.


I'm curious, what do you mean by this? Naniwa appeared to act in a mature fashion in all the interviews I've seen..
VirgilSC2
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States6151 Posts
September 20 2011 16:44 GMT
#468
On September 21 2011 01:15 GrungyMunchy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:15 Gotmog wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:08 zeru wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:07 Whiteman103 wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:01 zeru wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:00 CanucksJC wrote:
If NaNiwa joins EG, I'm gonna be really really really REALLY mad. Hope he joins a Korean team instead.

I feel the same way. It would just suck if he joined EG Contradicting most of his previous statements about how he only cares about being the best.


LOL he would not be contradicing himself if he joins EG. puma huk idra nani in korean house on korean ladder.

Every single korean team is better.

You despise EG, we get it.

Um you think that what the guy said isn't true? Because it is.

Better skill-wise? Yes. Better for NaNiWa? No.

Unless NaNiWa is going to commit himself 100% to the GSL, a Korean team is NOT the ideal team for him, and he'd be much better off with coL.MVP or EG.
Clarity Gaming #1 Fan | Avid MTG Grinder | @VirgilSC2
how2TL
Profile Joined August 2010
1197 Posts
September 20 2011 16:45 GMT
#469
On September 21 2011 01:08 PlaGuE_R wrote:
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On September 21 2011 01:06 FairForever wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:02 PlaGuE_R wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:59 FairForever wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:56 PlaGuE_R wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:54 GrungyMunchy wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 Gamegene wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 GrungyMunchy wrote:
I'd say Liquid`Naniwa though I can see Nazgul not wanting to sign him. Other than that I think it would be the best deal for him.


o.o

Why wouldn't he want to sign him?

For the most part, he's just really really really passionate about winning.

Liquid usually is very strict in signing players regarding their personality and value to the community. Though Naniwa is undoubtely a great player, I don't know if he fits Liquid profile.


troll?? have you ever heard Nani speak? ever? he has like the most awesome personality, watch SotG episode 41, hes hilarious, look at the DH Valencia picture, he has a great sense of humour; look at Thorzain and naniwa TL attacks. nani would be an AWESOME addition to TL. hey, hey, Nazgul...MOAR SWEDES PLZ :D lol


Umm...

Not showing up to TSL Finals party after losing to Thorzain
Complaining about close map position at EU Blizzcon Qualifiers after losing to Ret (and going "hehe" when he scouts the close pos)

And those are the recent ones when he was part of Dignitas (not even the ones long before). Just because he's hilarious (just like Idra) doesn't mean he's BM and a bad fit for TL. Also if they were gonna shell out the money for Nani they would've just found a way to keep HuK, I'm pretty sure Naniwa is going to command a salary at a comparable level.


im not saying he's BM at all, close positions on shattered temple is ridiculous, not going to the party after getting 2nd place, maybe he was sad? disappointed? tired? hes not BM, and i honestly think hed take a regular salary for a chance to train in a good pro house in kore (OGS-TL) since he wants to be the best above all else. he is always mad at himself when he takes 2nd, THATS how dedicated he is to this game


Uhh he was pretty BM before (do you have short memory?). He's an exceptional player but that doesn't mean he's a good fit for TL.


people CHANGE, he was bm a long time ago when he was hitting a very rough patch in his life, he said in an interview that he was angry and depressed at life and took it out on his opponents and that he realized that that was the wrong thing to do and that he would behave properly now because of the chances he was given by both Empire and Dignitas

User was warned for this post


Was he really warned for that post? That's weird.
TheHova
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United Kingdom2612 Posts
September 20 2011 16:45 GMT
#470
On September 21 2011 01:39 gehgrfhgrh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:33 Striding Strider wrote:
His gonna join a Korean team. 100%.


No HE IS not. Korean teams have no money and NaNi woudn't leave Dignitas if it wasn't about the money.


You think Naniwa gives a shit about money? All Naniwa cares about is winning. He's said that countless times. He doesn't even play his consolation matches at MLG when they're for money. Because all he cares about is that he hasn't won.

He'll join a team which gives him the best chance at becoming the best he can be. Which will either be a Korean team or a Foreigner team with a Korean partnership.
VirgilSC2
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States6151 Posts
September 20 2011 16:45 GMT
#471
On September 21 2011 01:44 phyre112 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:35 Bladgrim wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:33 Striding Strider wrote:
His gonna join a Korean team. 100%.


Or, more likely, I think, a foreign team with a partnership with a Korean team (Liquid/coL).


I think I'd like to see him with FXO (or FXOKorea). They definitely have the means to support a talented player, and the dedication to being in the korean scene to keep him around. If they're maintaining two team houses, I don't know how big they're looking to get... But Nani would make a nice addition to OZ/Choya on their protoss lineup.

It might be nice to see him go oGs; MC hasn't been quite as fierce in recent months, and the team is shallow enough that we could really see nani shine there... plus there's the liquid partnership. Liquid'Nani or oGsNaniwa would be pretty baller. If he's going to go to an ALL Korean team, I want to see him on TSL though. They're so small, but there's not a guy on the team where you don't say "oh, yeah, he's pretty damn good" (except the two zergs I've never seen play) and Nani would benefit, imo, from some of the play styles those players exhibit.

FXOBoss has already stated in this thread that they have no intention of acquiring NaNi.
Clarity Gaming #1 Fan | Avid MTG Grinder | @VirgilSC2
ragealot
Profile Joined July 2011
432 Posts
September 20 2011 16:46 GMT
#472
Makes no sense for Naniwa to stay on a western team if he really intends to stay in Korea for a few years. Maybe StarTale will pick him up.
AntiGrav1ty
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany2310 Posts
September 20 2011 16:46 GMT
#473
On September 21 2011 01:44 ptrpb wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:39 gehgrfhgrh wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:33 Striding Strider wrote:
His gonna join a Korean team. 100%.


No HE IS not. Korean teams have no money and NaNi woudn't leave Dignitas if it wasn't about the money.

Think about it for a second, what does NaNiwa gain from a Korean team?
+Solid practice structure
+Higher level practice partners
+Shelter in Korea and access to the Korean ladder
-Less pay

Given that he's explicitly said many times that he wants to stay in Korea and he wants to be the best, what option looks more likely?


It's always about the money.
www.twitch.tv/antigrav1ty
HackBenjamin
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1094 Posts
September 20 2011 16:46 GMT
#474
Naniwa to Team Reign?
TheHova
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United Kingdom2612 Posts
September 20 2011 16:47 GMT
#475
On September 21 2011 01:46 AntiGrav1ty wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:44 ptrpb wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:39 gehgrfhgrh wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:33 Striding Strider wrote:
His gonna join a Korean team. 100%.


No HE IS not. Korean teams have no money and NaNi woudn't leave Dignitas if it wasn't about the money.

Think about it for a second, what does NaNiwa gain from a Korean team?
+Solid practice structure
+Higher level practice partners
+Shelter in Korea and access to the Korean ladder
-Less pay

Given that he's explicitly said many times that he wants to stay in Korea and he wants to be the best, what option looks more likely?


It's always about the money.


No it's not. -___-
hugman
Profile Joined June 2009
Sweden4644 Posts
September 20 2011 16:47 GMT
#476
That's very unexpected
He behaved much better while on dignitas so it can't be because of his manners
zeru
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
8156 Posts
September 20 2011 16:47 GMT
#477
--- Nuked ---
labbe
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden1456 Posts
September 20 2011 16:47 GMT
#478
Doesn't he live in the MVP house right now? In that case, it would be logical for him to join coL.MVP
Alpino
Profile Joined June 2011
Brazil4390 Posts
September 20 2011 16:47 GMT
#479
<3. Go team NaNi.
20/11/2015 - never forget EE's Ember
ptrpb
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada753 Posts
September 20 2011 16:47 GMT
#480
On September 21 2011 01:46 AntiGrav1ty wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 01:44 ptrpb wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:39 gehgrfhgrh wrote:
On September 21 2011 01:33 Striding Strider wrote:
His gonna join a Korean team. 100%.


No HE IS not. Korean teams have no money and NaNi woudn't leave Dignitas if it wasn't about the money.

Think about it for a second, what does NaNiwa gain from a Korean team?
+Solid practice structure
+Higher level practice partners
+Shelter in Korea and access to the Korean ladder
-Less pay

Given that he's explicitly said many times that he wants to stay in Korea and he wants to be the best, what option looks more likely?


It's always about the money.

Even when the player consistently states that he is willing to sacrifice everything to be the best?
I would assume everything includes money.
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